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Cataloging Maps at Old World Auctions
This October 2023 article offers a brief overview on our approach to cataloging maps for auction. The article is divided into three key areas including how we describe a map’s physical condition, develop a catalog description, and determine an auction estimate
Fake News You Won't Want to Miss
Fake maps - and in particular reproductions - can be found in the most curious of places. If you've ever wondered how to determine if an antique map is real or fake, this article will walk you through four key clues that will help you identify reproductions and confirm a map's authenticity.
10 Things Every Map Collector Should Know
This January 2019 article goes back to the basics regarding antique maps and map collecting, including key map terms, how maps were made, factors that affect value, and how to identify fakes. This is the perfect article for anyone interested in learning more about antique maps!
Truth and Lies: Tips to Identify Forgeries and Reproductions
This article from March 2016 gives tips on identifying reproductions and forgeries in the antique map world.
Athanasius Kircher & Packaging Antique Maps
Our April 2015 Newsletter features articles on "The Man Who Knew Too Much: Athanasius Kircher" and "How to Properly Package Antique Maps and Books."
Sea of Verrazano & The History of Papermaking
Our March 2015 Newsletter features articles on the Sea of Verrazano and the History of Papermaking for Map Collectors.
Map Cataloging Software & Advice from Map Dealers
The December 2014 newsletter includes an editorial review of two different software programs that can be used to catalog map collections, as well as quotes from our favorite map dealers.
The Truth About Color
This article from June 2014 demystifies the subject of hand coloring on antique maps.
Using the "New" to Research the "Old" & Condition Demystified
This newsletter from March 2014 features two articles. The first one gives a list of some of our favorite online resources for researching maps. The second article gives insight into how OWA describes the condition of a map and some of the factors that we take into consideration.
Conserving Antique Maps
This article from December 2013 gives tips on when to have an antique map restored and some of the types of imperfections that can be repaired by a professional conservator.
Auction Trends in 2013 & How to Store Maps
This newsletter from August 2013 includes two articles. The first gives an overview of auction trends in 2013. The second article gives tips on how to store different types of map and where to purchase storage materials.
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